...we have had some samples provided by Koolskools and our finance officer has been carrying out 'wash tests' on these. The shirts have retained their shape and do not appear to have shrunk at all. When we last met with Andy he mentioned that they build a little shrinkage into the sizes...

...Andy and Mike have been very helpful with supporting the pupils in extending their knowledge of Fairtrade principles and practice...

...The pupils consulted like the shirts, partly because they are Fairtrade cotton and they are championing this cause, but also because they are softer. They also feel that...the shirts are less see-through...

Ringwood Town Council

...Your presentation and passion for Fairtrade was inspiring, and it was really good to be able to see and hear about the cotton trade acros the world and how KoolSkools is leading the way in the Fairtrade cotton industry...

Fairtrade Secondary School, Keynsham

...What you are doing sounds brilliant and I hope we can get involved in some way...

Cantell School, Southampton

...I am pleased to say we are happy to go ahead with Koolskools as our alternative supplier for Cantell School Uniform...

...The BPS Shop's Human Resources Manager, Robyn Myers, commented that the polo shirts were 'of an excellent quality of material....

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...Our belief is to educate our students through the curriculum and other extra-curricular activities so that they can make informed decisions. Offering Fairtrade products to students and parents is a new and exciting dimension in Bitterne Park School and making a difference to the world we live in....

Large Secondary School, Surrey

...The committee were very positive about using a supplier of Fairtrade cotton garments......The (Koolskools) cotton polo sample was very well received at the meeting last night, I had taken one of our current ones too so the better styling spoke for itself... I took your sample polo to the PTA meeting and there was universal approval - the garment sold itself... there may be slightly cheaper school polos on the market but they have elicited complaints from parents in the past because they lack the obvious robustness of your garment...

Major Secondary School in Hampshire

...we had about 70/80 students and they all thought having a Fairtrade cotton option was a good idea... I think this sounds really good, and the project is interesting...

Scottish Fairtrade Forum

...It all sounds very exciting. I think schools will be interested in your plans. I look forward to seeing the samples and to your development of this project...

...I have included Koolskools samples and pricelists to the package I showcase when I make visits... Feedback is positive about the quality of the sample and the prices...

Major Secondary School in Hampshire

...kids enthused and looks like they want to do something...

Major state secondary school in Hampshire

.......Thank you so much for the effort you have made to put together something relevant and interactive for our students - your ideas sound great and I think the students will really benefit from this hands on approach to Fairtrade......

Parents consulted by the Scottish Fairtrade Forum about our garments

....For example, the samples I showed on Saturday were fingered, stretched, passed around and dropped........they got a rave review from those who saw them and their quality was remarked on over and over...

...The best part of the day is where I went to the Koolskool...

...I really enjoyed the Koolskools it was really interesting and I’d definitely come again...

...I liked the Fairtrade because we played the banana game...

...The meeting went well I thought! (Mrs X) seemed impressed with the concept, the two men were really nice and put their vision forward well. I think the bit that was best recieved was about the "education" that goes with the project (e.g. skype links with the farmers etc). I think a few govenors learnt a lot about Fairtrade! They brought in a great sample of a white polo with the logo on it (think Head Teacher would like this) and were very enthusiastic...

...KoolSkools seemed very flexible on ordering/who keeps hold of the stock which was good, so I don't really see how it can't go ahead now...

...Went well I thought! Both guys were very good at presenting clearly - which you'd expect as it is their job! - but I thought they covered the points thoroughly enough but not so much it was boring which is a tough thing to do when trying to show that you're ethical, price-viable, good quality and more...

...Student A and I introduced them and explained how it had come about to give a background to it which I think did put it in perspective and help just to clarify why they were here - because of students (ie students' interest in Fairtrade)...

Thornden School

...The Assembly went down well I think. The tutors that were there said that it was informative and were really pleased that the idea is going ahead. The students that I have spoken to said that they thought it was a good idea...

Fairtrade Primary School in Scotland

...Thanks so much for being so helpful! My headteaacher is keen on the idea so she will be pushing for it!...

Thomas A Becket Middle School

Mike was brilliant and did a great job getting the Fairtrade message across to our young people.

Many thanks to you Andy for coming in to talk to us yesterday. We found it really interesting and you inspired us.

Brighton and Hove Jobs

...I just wanted to email to say thank you as well as - I really enjoyed listening and learning all about Kool Skools and fair trade. You have great charisma...